New data reveals that relapse in schizophrenia may not significantly affect quality of life, social function, or employment outcomes.
Summary It is often assumed that relapse leads to poor long-term outcomes, but new data question this in regard to symptoms, social function, quality of life and, possibly, employment. We consider this together with other impacts, risks and costs and how individual circumstances all influence decisions about antipsychotic maintenance treatment to prevent relapse.
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